Job Description
Required
- Work with MD & Farm Manager to plan and implement production, and to
- Maintain farm progress against budget parameters.
- Maintenance of farm building, machinery and equipment
- Keeping records of inputs, equipment availability, usage and all farm activities.
- Following up on execution of GAP practices, IPM (Intergrated Pest
- Management), keeping planting records, livestock records, harvest records etc
- Preparing budgets and keeping farm accounting records.
- Following up, monitoring and keeping records of contract farmers.
- Liaising with other farm suppliers, inspecting their farms and products and organizing delivery to packhouse.
- Utilizing software extensively to complete all tasks
- Making sure products are ready for deadlines, such as daily sales delivery, exhibitions and markets.
- Ensuring current government regulations and that of quality certification bodies concerning farm activities are complied with.
- Participate fully in all training and implement outcomes immediately.
- Other duties that may be assigned by Management
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent.
- Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended.
- Extensive experience in a farming-related field.
- Management experience would be a plus.
- A passion for agriculture.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.